What else could go wrong?

I had my 2 day interview event yesterday and today. A combination of things happening in my life just made the whole experience more interesting than I would have wished for. There was a snow storm, I was trying to finish my projects and study for my exam and prepare for the interview at the same time. It was so stressful.

I needed to leave earlier than anticipated to take the snow storm into account for the drive. Snowstorms here really make a drive anywhere longer than usual. The roads are icy, your vision is decreased and sometimes the winds can be really strong. Did I leave on time? Noooo.. of course not.

I had started driving when I realized I accidentally left the directions at home. I turned around to get that. Once I got my directions I had to fill up gas but the fuel tank opening was frozen shut!!! I tried to scrape the ice off but was worried that I'd key the car on accident, I took my gloves off and started picking with my fingers. That didn't work, either. And in my excitement to get the ice off, I nicked my finger. I didn't realize it at first until I saw blood oozing down my finger. I wiped it away thinking that it was a small cut and proceeded to ask for help to get the fuel tank open. The guy who helped me just banged on the door so the ice could dislodge. And woop dee doo, the door opened and I could start refuelling. But the finger was still bleeding!! I couldn't believe it. There was so much blood. I swear there was frozen blood all over the little knob you twist off to refuel the car. I didn't have a band aid nor did I have any paper towels in the car. I wrapped my finger up with a piece of cloth that was in the car and started to drive away coz I was really going to be late. I realized after a full two minutes that I really needed to get a band aid on my finger coz it wouldn't stop bleeding! I saw a motel and actually drove in to ask the front desk if they had a band aid. Luckily they were nice enough to give me one. So ok, finger still intact, now the drive.

And oh my goodness what a drive it was! Everyone was driving slow coz the roads were just so slippery. Then my windshield got so dirty that I had to hunk down in my seat to actually see through a clearer part of the windshield. When I got to the hotel the company put us up in, I was given a smoking room, which was NOT what I asked for. So I had to spend a little bit more time switching rooms. Finally I managed to settle down and freshen up. phew. The rest of the night went well, just had our dinner with the managers and other candidates. Couldn't really eat much coz you're trying to talk at the same time. I actually went to bed feeling quite hungry but I didn't want to go out to eat. It was still snowing really heavily!

Anyway, while preparing to turn in for the night I realized I had left my suit for the interview the next morning at home!! I swear I'm losing my mind. I seriously am. I don't know why I'm getting so absentminded. Hubby had to drive in the snow to send the suit over to me. Poor guy. I was just feeling really down that so many bad things had happened. But I thought, it couldn't get any worse.

The sleep wasn't all that comfortable. I woke up at 6am to get ready for the full day interview activities at the company. That part went well though. I actually had quite a lot of fun meeting the other candidates and doing my interviews. We got a tour of the company too and got to speak to new college-hires. But it was draining. We were shuttled from one room to another and stopped briefly for lunch. I gotta say though, the company treated us all really well. I can't believe how much they spent to put us all up at the hotel and to shuttle us to and fro in limos. Giler you.... rasa macam celebrity! Even if I don't get the job, I know I managed to learn more about how other candidates handle themselves at interviews and it's good to see the people you are up against in the flesh. And to think that we were all able to get along despite the fact that we were competing for the same job.

Anyway, tonight hubby is working the night shift. sucky.... Two nights alone. sob.....